Glossary

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Cell therapy

Cell therapy refers to the transplantation of living cells with the aim of treating diseases.

CEPI

CEPI stands for "Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations." The international partnership, in which DZIF is also involved, supports the development of vaccines and other biological countermeasures to better prepare the world for epidemics and pandemics.

Clinical phase

The clinical phase is a phase in drug development, in which the substance is tested in humans.

Co-infection

Co-infection is the simultaneous infection of a host with more than one pathogen .

Cohort

A cohort is a defined group of people with certain shared characteristics who are studied as part of a scientific study and are often observed over an extended period of time.

Colistin

Colistin is an antibiotic of last resort.

Community-acquired infections

Community-acquired infections are infections contracted outside of hospitals or other medical facilities.

Controlled human malaria infection model

In the controlled human malaria infection model, the disease is triggered in a controlled manner to test therapies and vaccines.

Corallopyronin A

Corallopyronin A is a natural compound antibiotic. It is effective against Gram-positive bacteria and intracellular Gram-negative bacteria.

Coronavirus

Coronaviruses are a family of RNA viruses that can infect both animals and humans. In humans they mainly cause respiratory tract diseases. They can run like harmless colds, but can also be fatal.